Does anybody here remember Vera Lynn?
What a sweet-looking lady.
If not for that damn rock and roll she’d still be on top of the charts!
Reading just the headline I was thinking it was new recordings at first...
97? So she’s about the age of the great Bobby Goldsborough!
Glad to hear she’s still out and around and apparently doing well, despite her advanced age. I can’t think of many vocalists from her era (dating to pre-WW2) still alive. Well, maybe Bea Wain. And I guess, Baby Rose Marie, although I don’t think she cut too many records in the 30s.
Not entirely sure to the extent of Lynn’s fame and recognition in the United States. Probably somewhat akin to Gracie Fields status, I’d guess. Meaning Americans were pretty aware of them both, but it was in their home country where their stardom was overwhelming and massive.
I think this is the original reording of White Cliffs Of Dover:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FawMg0NXpg
Heck.
This will make Cher and Babs want to do another farewell tour.
She had been asked by the manager if he could be of personal assistance to her.
She refused any special treatment and insisted on standing in line ("queuing" as we say in the UK) with everyone else.
Some of today's divas should take note.
Does anybody else in here feel the way I do?
The closing theme to Dr. Strangelove!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSMuTm649Hk
Lilli Marlene
Opening theme to “Play Dirty” with Michael Caine.
Good lord,I didn’t know she was still alive.
“We’ll Meet Again” always makes me cry.
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Happy 98th!